World Cup 2026

Leandro Paredes attacks Gavi after the World Cup final

Plus Matt Maher: Unsporting Argentina well down list of World Cup villains

Players, staff and family line up in the Molineux media room

Plus When young Wolves ruled the world!

Lloyd House, West Midlands Police headquarters in Birmingham

Extended pub opening hours for 2026 World Cup saw increase in crime

The suspect.

Police seeking man in Morocco shirt after doorman hit by glass bottle

The Cabin, Sedgley, is all decked out for the World Cup tournament.

Pub not showing World Cup bronze match due to fans behaving badly

England manager Thomas Tuchel is to remain in post

Plus Matt Maher: Thomas Tuchel might have a point about England's DNA

Matt Maher: Argentina collapse England's most painful World Cup defeat

England's Jude Bellingham appears dejected following the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at the Atlanta Stadium

Jude Bellingham could face Fifa action after post-match clash

Jude Bellingham reacts after the defeat by Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium.

Jude Bellingham's reaction to England's World Cup exit

The pain of the equaliser

We joined fans in Stourbridge as England took on Argentina

17 pictures capture England fans in during 2026 World Cup semi-final

Competition from Morgan Rogers boosts Jude Bellingham, according to Ollie Watkins (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Four England squad players with strong links to the West Midlands

World Cup: Stourbridge bar rebrands beer in honour of Jude Bellingham

The Big Chippy, Gornal

Free chips for England fans donning footie shirts ahead of semi-final

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his second goal in the World Cup last-16 game v Mexico (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Jude Bellingham's incredible journey from Stourbridge to England hero

Morgan Rogers: Support from home helping drive England at World Cup

England’s Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Dan Burn (Martin Rickett/PA)

Will there be a bank holiday if England win the World Cup?
England World Cup win could trigger extra bank holiday as ministers consider plans
Emma Walker

Jude, Denise, Mark and Jobe Bellingham in Qatar

Police officer and footballer who raised England star goal-scorer

Jude Bellingham celebrates

Free train journeys for anyone who shares name with England star

Johan Manzambi #9 of Switzerland celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Switzerland and Canada at BC Place Vancouver on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Aston Villa working to complete club-record deal for World Cup star

Stourbridge FC praise shining star Jude Bellingham

Stourbridge FC praise 'shining star' Bellingham ahead of quarter-final

England fans watch the match at Stourbridge FC.
Fans celebrate the England win!

We joined fans at Stourbridge FC to watch England defeat Norway 2-1

'World collapsed' - Aston Villa star opens up on injury hell

Mural of Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers eating orange chips appears in Quinton

Stunning mural of Bellingham and Rogers eating orange chips

This World Cup has already seen an ace performance from England’s Harry Kane, left. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Plus Matt Maher: England have never been better placed to end years of hurt

Ellie Goulding is one of the stars in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today.

Ellie Goulding to perform during England World Cup quarter-final

Ezri Konsa confident England can shut down Erling Haaland

The Ashwood, Wordsley

Pub apologises for rule change for England's quarter-final match
Children won’t be allowed in to a Wordsley pub watch the Three Lions and the Vikings go head-to-head this weekend.
Kirsty-Louise Card

Aston Villa star suffers serious injury at World Cup

Dad Chris, 42, with sons Elliott and Phin, who live in Norway

Watch: World Cup optimism grows in Lichfield after England beat Mexico

Plus Matt Maher: England and Bellingham flip script to leave you believing

The late hour didn’t dampen the spirits of these England fans in the Crown

World Cup: England fans celebrate at West Midlands pub

The late hour didn’t dampen the spirits of these England fans in the Crown

We joined England fans at West Midlands pub - as it happened

A quiet Aston Expressway in Birmingham this morning following England's overnight game against Mexico.

Quiet rush hour this morning after England's World Cup win

Ezri Konsa celebrates England's match-winner with two-goal hero Harry Kane.

Harry Kane is England’s Lionel Messi - says Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa

Raul Jimenez celebrates his latest goal for Mexico

Watch out England! The remarkable Wolves journey of Mexico star Raul

Three generations of England kit

We joined England fans for knockout win against DR Congo

Rangers' Nico Raskin helps Belgium teammate Youri Tielemans celebrate his late winning goal against Senegal at the World Cup on Wednesday night. Cr: Getty Images.

Villa star Tielemans breaks World Cup record in epic Belgium comeback

England football fans at Luna Springs in Birmingham, during the England v DR Congo, World Cup 2026 match. July 1, 2026.

27 lively photos of West Mids football fans during England v DR Congo

Alex Wickett on tour with England. // An England superfan has taken a gamble and spent £3k to fly out and hopefully see England through to victory at the World Cup. Alex Wickett, 25, joined the England Supporters Travel Club in 2022 and has been building up points going to all the friendlies and qualifiers both at home and away to make tickets more affordable.

Stafford Rangers to World Cup: Superfan saves £10k to follow England

There were smiles for England fans, but only after a tense game against DR Congo

Relief for fans at Cannock sports bar after England World Cup win

Police stock image

Four arrested and 17 injured people treated as fans watched World Cup

Emiliano Martinez (left) receives treatment for a broken finger (Nick Potts/PA)

Aston Villa star Emi Martinez delivers World Cup surgery revelation

Celebrations among England fans at the final whistle

England fans gather at packed pub to celebrate topping World Cup group

Supporters young and old are getting ready for the kick off

We joined England fans in Sedgley for World Cup match against Panama

People enjoying the heatwave in Brighton

Mark Andrews: Crank up the Wurzels and party like it's 1976 Mark Andrews

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale

'Very lucky' - Ezri Konsa given frank response after England let-off

'Didn't deserve' - Jude Bellingham makes admission after England award

Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa ready to play hardball as Arsenal target Morgan Rogers

England v Ghana at The Midland in Smethwick

We joined England fans at Smethwick pub for Ghana World Cup match

Rated 5 on March 17.

Krispy Kreme recall 2026 World Cup treats due to allergy concern

Ladislav Krejci of Czechia competes for the ball against Kamogelo Sebelebele of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Turkish club latest to target Wolves defender ahead of summer overhaul

Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins out to 'punish' World Cup opponents

Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on "full package" Harry Kane after England began the World Cup with a win over Croatia. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)

Plus Matt Maher: Early days - yet England have given you reason to dream

Cristiano Ronaldo

Plus Matt Maher: Praise and ridicule in mixed week for World Cup veterans

New Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto

Plus Steve Bull: We all need to get behind new Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto

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